Ammunition Box ID Needed
 

Can anyone ID what this steel ammunition box was used for? It's been kicking around the garage for several years now and curiosity is finally getting to me.


David

Box B166A
 

700 Safety Fuze Junction Boxes in 28 Blackplate Boxes No. 506

or

6 Bombs Infantry Projector H.E. Mk. III c/w Fuzes
Boxes, Junction, Safety Fuze, Mk. I (Steel)

Hi Ed

Looks like the coveted "Mortar Box" desired by all C&RV Lynx crews and specifically the observers. :)

Fit tickety-boo beside the obs hatch on the left side of the roof. Handles were perfect for strapping down to the loops for the rad grill covers and the dvrs hatch stop. The lid and it's clips were quick and easy to use and flats of eggs, loaves of bread, a cherished jar of Cheez-whiz tucked within and the crew was good to go. Much prized box. :D

...or maybe it's not that! :o

regards
Darrell

Ed , again is right . Commonly known as :

PIAT bomb box , two carriers of three one each side of the dividers for a total of 6.